Yann Tambouret
About Yann Tambouret
Yann Tambouret is a Lead Software Engineer at Klaviyo, specializing in marketing software for SMS channels and mobile applications. He holds a B.S. in Chemistry from the University of Massachusetts Amherst and a Ph.D. in Computational Chemistry from Boston University.
Work at Klaviyo
Yann Tambouret currently serves as the Lead Software Engineer at Klaviyo, a position he has held since 2020. In this role, he focuses on developing marketing software specifically for SMS channels and mobile applications. His work involves creating high throughput streaming systems, which are essential for managing large volumes of data efficiently. Prior to this role, he worked as a Senior Software Engineer at Klaviyo from 2017 to 2020, contributing to various software development projects.
Education and Expertise
Yann Tambouret earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Chemistry from the University of Massachusetts Amherst, where he studied from 1999 to 2003. He later pursued advanced studies at Boston University, obtaining a Ph.D. in Computational Chemistry from 2004 to 2009. His educational background in chemistry and computational chemistry laid the foundation for his transition into software engineering, where he has developed expertise in database design, distributed computing, and massively parallel applications.
Background
Before joining Klaviyo, Yann Tambouret accumulated extensive experience in academia and industry. He worked at Boston University in various capacities, including Research Assistant from 2004 to 2009, Senior Scientific Programmer/Analyst from 2012 to 2015, and Postdoctoral Research Associate from 2009 to 2012. He also held the position of Lead Member of Technical Staff at athenahealth from 2015 to 2017. This diverse background provided him with a strong foundation in both research and practical software development.
Achievements
Throughout his career, Yann Tambouret has been involved in significant projects that leverage his skills in software engineering and computational chemistry. His recent work includes the development of high throughput streaming systems, which enhance data processing capabilities. His focus on marketing software development at Klaviyo reflects his ability to integrate technical expertise with market needs, particularly in the realm of SMS and mobile applications.